This document discusses the seven types of literary conflict: internal conflict (man vs. self) and six types of external conflict (man vs. man, man vs. nature, man vs. society, man vs. supernatural, man vs. fate, and man vs. tools). For each type of conflict, examples are provided and explained in 1-2 sentences. The document was created by a student to learn about different conflicts that can arise in stories.

1. TYPES OF
LITERARY
CONFLICT
ISIDRO, Rodces Joshua J.
BSMT2C, Hum13,
June 14, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
CEU, Philippines
I learn about the seven
types of literary conflict by
completing this activity.
The
problem is
not the
problem;
the
problem is
your
attitude
about the
problem.
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2. Why is CONFLICT important?
 Without conflict, there is no story: no TV
shows, movies, radio dramas, comics,
novels… and life would be boring.
 The storyline happens due to the conflict.
 Conflict is introduced in the rising action.
 Change happens at the turning point.
 Conflict is faced head-on during the climax.
 Conflict begins to work itself out during the
falling action.
 Conflict is resolved during the resolution.
 This homework is worth 10 quizzes. Each quiz
is numbered.

3. 1. INTERNAL
CONFLICT
There is only one type of
internal conflict.

4. MAN vs. SELF
 The character(s) struggle happens in their own
mind(s).
 This may be a choice between right and wrong, or
related overcoming emotions or mixed feelings.
Insert a photo that
shows this idea. The
photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo that
shows this idea. The
photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be a
close-up, clear, and
should fit and fill this
space.
My First Idea My Second Idea My Resulting Action
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5. 2. EXTERNAL
CONFLICT
There are six types of
external conflict.

6. MAN vs. MAN
 A character struggles with another character.
 Protagonist vs. Antagonist
The Good One The Bad One The Struggle
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be a
close-up, clear, and
should fit and fill this
space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be a
close-up, clear, and
should fit and fill this
space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be a
close-up, clear, and
should fit and fill this
space.
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7. MAN vs. NATURE
A character struggles with a force of nature such as natural
disaster, desolation, animal, or any natural element (also
called Man VS Environment). This can be a struggle for
control, or for survival.
Human Nature The Struggle
Insert a photo of
yourself. The photo
should be a close-
up, clear, and
should fit and fill this
space.
Insert a photo of a
force of nature. The
photo should be a
close-up, clear, and
should fit and fill this
space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear and should fit
and fill this space.
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8. MAN vs. SOCIETY
 In this conflict, a character or a group of characters fight against a
society or large organization or group.
 The character fights against social traditions, rules, values, beliefs, or
ways of doing something.
 This can be used to comment on positive or negative aspects of real
society (satire)
Insert a photo of yourself that exemplifies this type of conflict. The
photo should be clear, and should fit and fill this space.
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9. MAN vs. SUPERNATURAL
The character(s) struggle against God, gods, ghosts, monsters,
spirits, aliens, fairies, magical or supernatural beings.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
The Supernatural Our Conflict The Result
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10. MAN vs. FATE
The character struggles against coincidence,
happenstance, luck, or destiny .
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
My First Example My Second Example My Third Example
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11. MAN vs. TOOLS
The character struggles against simple or complex tools,
basic or advanced technology, or inventions.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
Insert a photo of
yourself that
exemplifies this type
of conflict. The
photo should be
clear, and should fit
and fill this space.
My First Example My Second Example My Third Example
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12. 3. CONFLICT:
Brain Practice
ISIDRO, Rodces Joshua J.
BSMT2C, Hum13,
June 14, 2015
Mr. Jaime Cabrera
CEU, Philippines
I personalize my learning
about the types of literary
conflict by completing this
three-part activity.
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13. New concepts learned
 What new stuff did you learn when you
did this assignment?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most meaningful stuff first
ANSWERS:
 In life conflicts are inevitable even with
little things.
 Conflicts exist everywhere.
 There are different kinds of conflicts.
NEW INPUTS
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14. This reminds me of…
 Connect the new stuff you learned to
events in your own life.
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most unforgettable events first
ANSWERS:
 The unexpected lost of my best friend.
 Keep the faith always.
CONNECTIONS
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15. Usefulness in real situations
 How can you use what you have learned
in some situations in your own life?
 Keep it short: this one slide only
 Arrange: most emotional situations first
ANSWERS:
 I can cope up with things easier.
 I can understand now how life goes on.
APPLICATIONS
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Note: Tests can include ideas from these sources: [Reference1]
[Reference 2]

16. http://www.storyboardthat.com/articles/education/types-of-literary-conflict
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HOMEWORK ALERT
You will be assigned a story from the textbook.
You will create a story board online.
See the examples at:
The story assignments will be announced in the
very near future.
Prepare yourself. Know the different types of
conflicts.